Bowen Yang Takes a Hero's Journey While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

[@FirstWeFeast]

Who's seen the Hot Ones-Beyoncé SNL sketches? Thumbs up if you think it's time for Maya Rudolph to do real Hot Ones.

[@Paul20661]

Not sure who this 🧐🤔 But will enjoy the episode after work while having a delicious dinner 😋 cooked by grandma cuz she came home today from the countryside(i live alone)

[@OddOneOut665]

GIVE US MATPAT YOU *COWARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@flybirdsfly2091]

I did,👍.

[@erickmalm9458]

She already has

[@brandonmeenan8075]

Please have Maya Rudolph on the show! And Beyoncé!

[@TheMycs822]

"Here I am on your chicken show looking like Annie" I'M DEAD 😂😂😂☠☠☠

[@TabethaAurochs]

Took me all the way out 🤣

[@kalobgossett]

I absolutely lost it when he said that!

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

😂😂😂😂

[@AFGeneralBillyMitchell]

It’s a hard knock life!

[@christopherpush4382]

I’m glad he said it because I was wondering, “what’s up with the Annie costume” the whole time.

[@adctd2gtr]

Bowen Yang is a freaking treasure. He's so sweet and gracious and pleasant, but also has laser-sharp quick wit with the jokes.

[@gibu002]

100% and a total BOSS with the hot sauce. He is so much better in interviews than the tiny bit we get to see on SNL.

[@stevenklocinski8558]

He really is. As an aspiring comedian and writer I sincerely look up to him.

[@benda18]

It's so hard to be funny AND kind

[@shortyjacobs]

I love watching FwF because I end up adoring nearly every single guest. Bowen was just "another cast member", average at best, to me before this. After this, I'm a major major fan. What a wonderful human.

[@Ophelia_Pain]

@@benda18 No, it's Not. It's not that hard at all. However, if you have ever been on stage yourself, to Sing, dance, in A Band, or play, orchestra, Musicals, "Broadway," You are entertainment for others regardless of what's offensive or not. Some crowds are different than others. You have to get over the: "hard to be the funny and kind thing to succeed." I'm not saying be heartless, you have to save those "kind times" for yourself and grow a thicker skin. Because, when it's all done and you go home and feel good about a workday, that's an achievement. genuinely good, I mean. No matter what job you have. Grow a thick skin, get a different perspective than the one you have, and continue.

[@Farrahfalastine]

Sean lookin like a floating head

[@Warlord0302]

Long live free...

[@lindawilliams5388]

Saw your comment before I actually saw Sean, and then I snorted coffee when his floating head showed up on screen 😂

[@johnpierce8094]

At this point, it has to be on purpose.

[@exercisethemind]

His floating head is the only thing funny about this interview so far.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

Same, minus the coffee nostrils​@@lindawilliams5388

[@dlweiss]

"Bowen, thank you for giving this question the thought that it really deserves" is such exquisitely-timed shade. 😂

[@Jasmine-tr1zs]

It’s so clear that Bowen is a fan of this show and that elevates this interview. A delightful watch fr

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

Bowen did way better than I ever thought. Great human!

[@1Philmingo]

@@risasklutteredkitchen1293 too bad he's so unfunny.

[@krisc1684]

​@@1Philmingo ok, thanks for letting us know your opinion. You are loved and appreciated

[@OriginalYonta]

fr to max fr

[@SONICgokuverine]

@@1PhilmingoYour cookies are in the mail. Please stand by.

[@luvjudy]

Some people make the episode feel like forever but this felt like literally 3 mins. Bowen is amazing at everything!

[@Alceste_]

They cut the "forever" part between kicking out Carpenter's for Ariana Grande & Sean recognising the effort.

[@michaeldickey3513]

I could have watched another hour of this. Bowen is just a delight and now I'm a fan. Side note, I think this show brings out the "I really want to hang out with that person IRL" vibes. Dave Grohl, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Margo Robbie, Ali Wong, to name a few. You can see the real people behind the celebrity.

[@MessagesFromAurora]

they got to da bomb, and I was like already?!?

[@annietan]

Bowen is clearly such a fan of Hot Ones and it shows in how cute his reaction is after each wing!

[@SonjaEmery-j4f]

His first name is my maiden name, cool

[@rickdagrexican7351]

He did not stop smiling all the way through. 💯👍🖖

[@katietoole8345]

a) I need to know how long Bowen actually talked about Pop albums. b) Sean's Maya was perfect. What a delightful interview.

[@BrinteySpeans]

On his podcast he said he included many more like BRAT but they cut it haha

[@m4tth3w967]

Okay never knew I needed Sean's Maya Rudolph impression until today!

[@genie7987]

What? I’m not there yet but can’t wait lol

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

6:28 I can totally imagine her saying that 😂

[@nickhexum01]

That was excellent!

[@britturk123]

He has a quick intelligent comedy brain, even under fire. He took it like a power house no problem, and he ate them properly too.

[@BigDaddyGAO]

One of the best episodes. Love how Bowen actually critiques the sauces individually.

[@alicewt29]

Yes!! Great episode

[@YuniqueChannel]

Yea I agreed!:)

[@martinstuvland8620]

Why was this so surprisingly wholesome?! Bowen is just a likable fellow!

[@oneopinion6806]

I took 2 things from this interview. Bowen is just as much a delight as anyone would expect, and he really, really likes pop music.

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

💯🤔 I guess okay for a Karmela fan. Seems like a good loser.

[@ryanambrose7273]

Bowen and Sean bring out the best in each other. The bromance I didn’t know I needed. Thank you soooooo much ✌🏽🩵🍗🌶️

[@kelseyrodkey2660]

love hearing everyone in the background laughing with Bowen, he seems really great

[@historybuff1812]

"Larry, I'm on Ducktales" walked so that "Bowen, I'm on Euphoria" could run.

[@MK_BODYWORK]

"It's radically transparent" killed me. In Bowen we trust.

[@lanfriesen]

he comes up with the most perfect lines 😂😂

[@BrookieWookieBee]

Bowen Yang has been such a standout since he joined SNL. I'm so happy to see him in Wicked.

[@hoodlum6359]

Probably one of my favourite episodes to date. Bowen’s ability to stay composed throughout is mind blowing!

[@rickdagrexican7351]

Right? Bowen is a champion!

[@Mchelle021]

I’m so impressed and completely confused by people like Bowen who can maintain such poise and composure through that experience! Clear-headed too! Lovely person.

[@justinr5989]

I love how it’s immediately obvious that he is a Hot Ones fan and is excited to be there.

[@RileyN6.21]

That lineup though. Also glad they brought it back to the graph.

[@maceyparker6098]

I don’t go out of my way to support him like I should but am a huge Bowen fan and absolutely LOVED seeing him outside of SNL. This has totally inspired me to find any and all content on the internet involving him not only to support him but just to entertain myself.

[@lucamolta]

Darlingg Las Culturistas is an absolute riot it has healed me so. You dont just get Bowen you get Matt Rogers. I'm excited for you.

[@erkmi3481]

I love bowen’s vocabulary

[@thomashayes3783]

Exquisite, even.

[@roddammit5510]

So eloquent. Very well spoken. He's a delight.

[@gingerhitzke9185]

That’s what I came here to say ❤

[@mek0411]

Exactly, he's the type of person I'd love to converse with cause their vernacular is so advanced, I've had so many people chastise me for using "big words" 🙄🙄

[@leodrea]

I know the first one “sublime” love it

[@skx444]

This was just Bowen fanboying about Hot Ones and I love it

[@jacobedmondson2834]

I am so here for the unedited footage of bowens answer to the pop star question RELEASE IT SEAN!

[@ashddd]

show it to me rachel!!!

[@terpey]

Yessss

[@WaruMonzaemon]

I'm betting he forgot brat and asked for it to be cut down 😂

[@kristenlopez4828]

@@ashddd SHOW ME TO ME PLEASE

[@hunam_1]

Pretty sure that one was 15 minutes by itself. Partly a way for Bowen to pace his way through Da Bomb Beyond Insanity.

[@ScootaGray]

I love the time skips when he starts talking about pop music lol😂 like he talked for soooo long ❤

[@kornsin]

I must say Bowen has such a wonderful smile. It is infectious.

[@Neenerella333]

Dimples!!

[@luciavaughan9464]

He’s been shining so bright on this press tour, it’s so sweet to witness.💖 Talk about someone who’s at the top of their game in their career! And he seems like such a sweet person, too. Proud of him.

[@justinr5989]

Da Bomb “is a machination of big-antacid” is a great improvised line 😆 Kudos Sean

[@rickdagrexican7351]

😂 Yes! I lost it 😂😂😂

[@oaklandcookie]

Big Prilosec

[@TastySchu4]

I love how much you hear the crew cracking up! Sean, you and Bowen were sublime. Wished it was longer and more of you two. Your chemistry was flawless. Great show again 😚👌💕

[@mariosolis4337]

love that their conversation felt so natural and really how you would see 2 people getting to know each other, rather then an interview

[@jeffgraham9241]

I think because they’re both GREAT interviewers with a totally different style, there’s a real mutual respect there. Greatness sees greatness.

[@chr85168]

Underrated comment

[@lorrie2878]

Sean is inherently curious and his staff does the research and he opens people up!

[@ptboat67]

This young man is so awesome and I’m so glad he’s having his moment and I hope it lasts for the rest of his life

[@Heyitsleeeee]

THIS IS WHEN I SAID CULTURE IS FOR ME

[@alexandrebatista8600]

This gives “ What would you do if when you okay so he said yes would go” vibes.

[@maha_shaista]

period

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Yes publicist!!!😂😂😂

[@Heyitsleeeee]

@@debbiedoodiedandi READERS PUBLICISTS AND KAYTEIGHS

[@StubbyBoardman-h5e]

Did we get a Rule of Culture in this interview?

[@pthelo]

"This is like a TUMS psyop" is the best description of DA BOMB I've ever heard. Bowen is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@JedidiahBertram]

"This is like a Tums Psy-Op" had me dying laughing. What an amazing description hahaha!

[@barbdublin]

One of the best interviews on this show. Bowen Yang is a delight to listen to talk about any topic. Researchers and the host did a great job,as always. 👌💖

[@michfaceee]

Sean's Maya Rudolph impression had me cracking up omg

[@myklepr82]

Time stamp? 😂

[@bronaghmca]

6:28 it’s spot on

[@lisahickenbottom3239]

I was at the Bovine, too! What a thrill to say “I remember when!” Spontaneous Combustion blew the lid off the place!! They were FANTASTIC! I remember sitting with my improv bestie in the theater that we practically lived in…these kids just left us speechless! SOOO GOOD! 😎I am SO proud!♥️

[@crys383]

I love that Bowen appreciates the best part of hot sauces. It has to have FLAVOR, not just heat.

[@trillium.3.24]

I don't watch SNL so had no idea who Bowen is, but I really enjoyed him on this episode! His hot wings assessments were great, and he had a really good interaction with Sean.

[@sailorm4y4ri]

After catching a clips of Bowen's stuff on SNL and on his podcast with Ari, his personality and humor is impressively consistent and to see that deepen in this interview makes me want to watch more of his work

[@zachgiordano818]

you should! he's hysterical, talented, and genuinely intelligent, which elevates a lot of his humor

[@alyceeliza7467]

Yes! The fact that he has a literal genius IQ - his SAT score was that high. It really comes through in all of his self expression. Delightful person to listen to

[@sewgeekdesigns9113]

Watch him on Nora from queens he’s why I kept watching the show and he did a wicked ohhhhhhh 😂

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

The fact he got to play JD Vance on SNL was funny. 😅

[@beatdizzy]

Las culturistas is the best pod

[@heatman38]

NEED a Bowen Yang Annie skit next season 😂😂

[@Reyrey_xo]

“On your chicken show.. looking like Annie” 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@jesusbarajas4840]

😅😅

[@shamelesshussy]

I choked.

[@imaniford119]

I like him and love the questions he asked Sean. Seeing him discuss the show's production and realizing he's a fan made it fun to watch.

[@linuxjeffrey]

I honestly don’t know anything about this guy but he seems super nice. This is a great interview.

[@lkf8799]

Watch SNL Iceberg. Bowen is hilarious 🥶

[@YuniqueChannel]

Same, no idea who he is

[@RedheadDevito]

He’s definitely one of, if not the best recent additions to the SNL cast.

[@jcout25]

I couldn't disagree more. I don't think I've seen a less funny cast member in the last 20 years. At least after this episode I think he's genuinely a fun person and it's probably the SNL writing that makes him as intolerable as he is to me. Still wouldn't call him "funny" though.

[@RedheadDevito]

@ I just watched the “Bowen is Straight” sketch and thought it was pretty funny. Who’s your favorite recent casting?

[@vicious.but.romantic]

@@RedheadDevitoHeidi, Chloe and Ego are there for a few years and they're fabulous and Marcello is definitely going to be a star. Andrew is great too!

[@MsNatiBug]

@@jcout25you’re so dead wrong. His iceberg sketch was literally legendary. He was amazing as moo deng. He always nails accents and his jokes are so so clever. Bowen is amazing.

[@MiLoAnne666]

​@@jcout25okay man

[@awareness101]

Bowen Yang is one of the nicest people on the planet. A true gent. Great episode.

[@levistan8394]

Sandra Bullock at the end of Gravity is such a specific reference 😂 i love u, bowen!

[@nickmullins3451]

Their chemistry is so good. I could listen to Bowen for hours.

[@jkim321]

19:22 “I feel like Sandra Bullock at the end of Gravity.” 😂 So many witty and funny descriptions by Bowen throughout this interview! 😊

[@thomasrosebrough9062]

Bowen is an icon, both as a staple of the current SNL generation, and a true-to-his-heart theatre kid who has made it all the way to a big budget Hollywood musical adaptation. The kind of person you just couldn't be happier to see succeed in the industry.

[@ladyintheradiator]

Bowen is such a sweetheart. Has such a lovely demeanor.

[@AlyB2023]

The composure that Bowen had throughout is impressive. Well done!

[@justinpatrick7899]

"Here I am on your chicken show looking like Annie." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 And Bowen taking the music/album question so seriously would be me, lol.

[@austins.2495]

Bowen is honestly my favorite SNL cast member since probably the 2000’s, super funny and talented dude

[@christabelle__]

I am so, so, SO glad to see Bowen on here!!! He's my favorite cast member - though there's some greats on there at present, but I would absolutely LOVE for Maya to come on Hot Ones!! And hey, if someone asked me a music question like that, I'd also have to really think about it! Knowing he's in Wicked is like... the cherry on top. Thanks for coming on here Bowen!! You're a CHAMP. He beasted those wings.

[@dizguy89]

I think Bowen's interview has been one of the best!! He didn't have any melt downs cause of the wings!!

[@juliannruiz0511]

He kicked these wings ass. This seemed like so easy for him, Bowen is everything. 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🍗

[@hangontofaith]

He’s so funny!!! I love his dry yet still pleasant humor.

[@SchalaKid]

Bowen Yang here is about to become my answer to the question, “If you could have dinner with anyone alive, who would it be?” He gives such bff energy! ❤️☀️

[@heidisupple3259]

During his Mount Rushmore Albums of 2024 question lol, I definitely fell down that rabbit hole right along with him 😂 Fully forgot we were on Hot Ones 😂❤

[@joshthoughts6177]

Bowen is 100% right about the classic “SNL was better back in my day” sentiment. It really wasn’t, its simply that you remember the good and great sketches and forget about the rest. Also alot of stuff is funnier when you are a kid and when you grow up your standard for humor rises. SNL is on streaming services right now and i promise if you go back through different eras its the same as nowadays. Out of every 10 sketches there are maybe 3 that one finds funny and 1 hilarious one, and to be a fan of the show as a whole you have to have a respect and appreciation for the compressed timeframes and live nature of it. to come up with this amount of content and perform it live every week is extremely difficult and SNL does this at a professional level.

[@quality5448]

YES!! Exactly

[@RileyN6.21]

SNL is an institution, that has cultivated some of the best, most talented, hardest working comedians. Writers included. Ole boy and Mikey Day are 2 of my favorite comedians of all time, this current incarnation of the show has some of the most consistently hilarious chemistry, it's amazingly special ❤

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

Some stuff is way funnier at that particular time in the world than later when the context is really not there. So many great Bill Clinton sketches that just wouldn't hit the same today 😂

[@theonlyweldon]

People miss this about snl. Bowen’s “writing at 4am in a gas leak” analogy is something I’ve always kinda understood but never thought about. Unbelievably difficult job

[@Muskieangler]

80s and 90s SNL produced legends that went on to make one hilarious comedy after another some still going strong today. It was objectively better.

[@hm2011100]

This is my favourite episode! Bowen is so polite, charming & intelligent.

[@Frostbittenjam]

of course moo deng is one of his fav memes of the year lol. the SNL bit where he's dressed as moo deng had me crying laughing. MORE HOSE WATER!

[@theotherrichard]

Bowen Yang is a beast! Hardly broke a sweat. My hat off to you, sir!

[@WETs3rgullioni]

What a collision - I love Bowen, love Sean. Such lovely humans.

[@katiemackcomments]

Bowen is so funny and clever and also seems like a genuine person which is always nice to see ❤ Plus, gotta respect how he kept going back for second bites!

[@bwuh]

9:25 these are my favorite moments of Sean's interviews - throwing the guests for a loop regarding research of their "early days."

[@madfin8085]

Yes, I live for that

[@nikkicroww]

I just love Bowen's use of vocabulary & his ability to articulate masterfully!! & his Joseph Campbell reference!

[@coreykirk9720]

Yes! My favorite SNL cast member… Love Bowen Yang! Can’t wait to see him in Wicked!

[@mentat1341]

It opened in Mexico last week. I don't want to spoil it for you but there's a lot of singing.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

Yeah.. kinda like warning someone that going on a cruise contains a lot of ocean

[@dilfheeseung]

​@mentat1341 ...It's a musical.

[@jeffweber8244]

Saw it 3 days ago in a special showing. He does not play a witch.

[@Benjamin.J.Holliday]

@@jeffweber8244 there are no male witches in Wicked, so it's a given

[@davidabbett7011]

We ALL need a person like Bowen in our personal circle of friends.

[@omerquiaragua2]

one of my fav comedians on SNL for sure, alongside Kenan, great to be able to know him more on this ep.

[@kylemucerino2558]

I learned 2 new words during this interview; autumnal & buttressed. Entertainment & educational all in one thank you Bowen & Sean!

[@dellacalfee]

Don’t forget dénouement!

[@kylemucerino2558]

@@dellacalfee lol I thought that was a sneeze!

[@kylemucerino2558]

​@@dellacalfee Lucky for me it was my word of the day on Tuesday! 😂

[@Izzy6068]

Don't be shy. Post the full rundown of his favorite album

[@jonahsherman7758]

First, I religiously love this show as an atheist. Second, I want to be best friends with Bowen Yang now. I'm a cemented fan of SNL for decades, and Bowen has made some of my favorite characters in the programs time period. Thank you to both Hot Ones and Bowen Yang. You really do keep some of us alive with your positivity, even when it is deliciously snarky.

[@nugsefaqmamscandphdstudent8446]

He is so thoughtful and intelligent (and of course funny). Wow love him!!

[@kaelinpark3222]

i literally love every time i see bowen on screen, he's such a gem

[@carloszerna4514]

Yo I went to smoky hill but graduated 7 years after him, the spontaneous combustion improv was so much fun to see.

[@greenmelonchonk]

easily one of my top 3 favorite SNL cast members!! so happy to see him doing more and being on this show

[@nadinenicole.r]

He is just a pleasure to watch and listen to. He’s one of those people that makes you feel like you’ve been friends forever, which is so fun. I love this episode!!

[@MrMann0123]

This feels like an all time classic. I feel even if i didnt know who Bowen is, I'd have felt engaged due to his personality.

[@jessicasullivan4255]

Bowen Yang is such a delight and his podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers is my favorite one of all time! Discovered it during the pandemmy and it’s been raising my spirits weekly every since ❤

[@robbymillsap9842]

"You're a great white in the snark tank" is a great line. Never heard that before.

[@cloudwatcher608]

11:55 Bowen makes a great point here. People love to criticize SNL but I always respond with the fact that they have been writing 10 sketches per episode for 50 years. Of course there are going to be plenty of stinkers, the point of sketch comedy is you try something out and enjoy the bombing just as much as the successes sometimes.

[@alexislou9404]

Love love Bowen Yang. He brought me back to SNL.

[@lyssums]

Bowen's so charming. I just love him and value his words so much. ❤

[@zoewilson9783]

bowen is a genuine fan. this is great.

[@ndauen]

What an absolute work of art this trailer is. I’m going to need to watch it countless times to grasp all the beautiful nuance and raw emotion. What a perfect way to present the forthcoming album as a whole. ❤

[@luisavalos8700]

Bowen is always talking about how nervous he gets, but he’s so good at hiding it, he’s chill asf

[@lalva5898]

Bowen is such an amazing talent! I love watching him on SNL. He’s hilarious!😂❤

[@RKOtheMic]

There is no way I woke up and Bowen was on Hot Ones. Best Thursday in a long time, and y'all always make Thursdays special ❤❤

[@maloriemariee]

11:05 IT LANDS LIKE A LEAF!!!!

[@Jmittle101]

“I’m getting some condensation.” 😂😂😂

[@stingrey1571]

“Here I am on your chicken show looking like Annie.” LOL

[@whenigrowup064]

Love Hot Ones but I'm not usually anticipating any celebrities in particular being on, but for Bowen I'm excited :)

[@francesfincher]

he's so clearly a long-time fan of the show!! so funny and authentic, such a breath of fresh air on snl and a great hot ones guest x

[@jaimeknoble3315]

I love Bowen ❤ He never fails to make me happy

[@bqexperience]

Such a great rhythm and dynamics on Hot Ones. Especially when a guest like Bowen really enjoys the moment. Great show

[@Divinitzaa]

Watching the Jennifer Lawrence Hot Ones after this. "wdym!? 😢" 😂